If you or someone you know is being abused, you must report them by calling the elder abuse and neglect hotline at 1-800-392-0210. You can remain anonymous. Only one in five incidents of abuse are reported. Silence is not always golden.

Congratulations to Margaret Brill (677), Tommy Roberts (639) and Bruce Prater (636) as the winners of the Pinochle Tournament.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Approximately 500,000 new cases are projected to be diagnosed this year. Common symptoms include disturbances in memory, attention and orientation; changes in personality; and language difficulties. Americans, age 85 and older, are one of the fastest growing segments of the population and with the highest risk. Research is currently studying type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, special proteins in blood and spinal fluid, whether stem cells can be used and how oxidized lipids may increase production of the toxic beta-amyloidal by raising levels of beta secretase protein. If you have questions, please call 1-800-272-3900.